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Neighbourhood Inspector Clive Summerill said: “Everyone has been playing their part in resolving these issues. We need local parents and carers to talk to their children about having respect for the community we’re all part of and the potential consequences of anti-social behaviour, to themselves as well as others.

"It’s also important for parents and carers to help keep their children safe by making sure they know where they are, who they’re with and what they’re doing.

“The majority of our young people have no intention of causing anti-social behaviour and of course they should be free to meet with their friends in public places.

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“Our officers don’t want to involve young people in the criminal justice system for thoughtlessness, but we will work with the council and the community to take action to tackle persistent troublemakers.”

Councillor Heather Goddard said: “In partnership with the police, we have been working with parents in the area to raise awareness of the consequences of people in the community who get involved in criminal and anti-social behaviour. As well as looking at some of the problems in the area, there was an acknowledgment that young people can play an important role in community life.

“We have received a positive response from concerned parents and this preventative work, combined with the community activities we have arranged, has really helped to improve the situation.

“The multi-agency partnership group continue to meet at regular intervals to review progress and discuss new initiatives.”